With a focus on consistency, pFriem Family Brewers shares their 2022 release schedule. Let's break it down.
As has been an annual tradition, the folks at pFriem Family Brewers take the time to let us know what's in store for their calendar year. With a focus on releasing a balance of ales and lagers, from the reliable india pale ale to the thought-provoking Lambics, the brewers from Hood River never let us down. So, we reached out to the brewery and recovered their 2022 calendar, and have done the hard work of breaking it all down for you.
Broken down by series, we have published an interactive guide, listing every beer, planned for 2022. Except for a few that are in planning and are new for 2022, the brewery isn't letting the pandemic spoil their plans. However, like everything, the brewery has elected to retire a few beers, replacing them with something from a previous year. With that said, let's start with the disappointing news and the beers not returning this year.
Select Series
Barrel Aged Series
And that's it!
Oh, and don't think for a second the brewery isn't brewing fresh Pale, Pilsner, IPA, and Hazy IPA. Available in cans, bottles, and on draft, there is plenty of these to carry you through 2022.
With that said, the upcoming schedule looks pretty fun, especially when you consider what's returning in 2022.
pFriem’s Classic Seasonal series
Toast any day with one of pFriem’s Classic beers. Approachable and flavorful, these beers are the perfect reward for a long work day or a strenuous float down the river. Building on centuries of brewing, our Classic beer styles might be familiar, but the complexity will surprise you.
Starting in January and on into February and March, pFriem Family Brewers will release a unique india pale ale from their IPA Seasonal series, a pale ale from their (you guessed it) Pale Seasonal series, and finally a lager from (say it with us) their Lager Seasonal series. With these three releases, the brewery will celebrate their first three months of the Classic Seasonal lineup.
Available in January thru March
Available in April thru June
Available in July thru September
Available in October thru December
Classic Limited, releasing a month at a time throughout 2022.
pFriem’s Select Series
Keep a few bottles of pFriem Select in your fridge to complement your next home-cooked boeuf bourguignon (or fish tacos) with the perfectly brewed pairing. Subtly complex, elegant and satisfying; these beers can make any meal sing or help you wind down the night once the meal is over.
Whether you're hanging out with friends or family, or needing to celebrate a special day, pFriem's line of beers from their Select series should hit the spot. Released throughout the year in various months, look for everything from hearty Belgian-style ales, citrus-forward india pale ales, or dessert beers which inspire thoughts of cakes, candy bars, or pumpkin pie. To learn more, review below, select your favorite beer, and learn when it should be out.
Keep your eye’s peeled for a new edition of their Bretta series with the upcoming release of Bretta IV in May of 2022.
pFriem’s Barrel Aged Series
Savor your special occasions with pFriem Barrel Aged beers. Aged from one to three years, these beers offer a wide complexity of flavors to add an extra something special to any momentous occasion. In fact, just drinking one of these beers might be reason enough to celebrate.
Finally, the brewery is happy to announce 2022's list of Barrel Aged series beers. Broken down by barrels, as in Barrel Aged Limited and Barrel Aged Fruit Limited, the brewery invites you to take a sensory journey as you taste beers aged in prior use bourbon, tequila, wine, and oak barrels. Each with its own unique ingredients, the brewery has plans to release most of their beers in the second half of 2022.
Below is a breakdown of all the beers being released between June thru December. Select a beer, learn more about it through historical tasting notes, and learn when you might expect to find this beer near you. For now, keep your eyes peeled for Flanders Red, which should release around March.
Also, be on the lookout for the latest in the brewery’s Barrel Aged Saison’s with numeral IV in June of 2022.
ABOUT PFRIEM FAMILY BREWERS
pFriem Family Brewers (pronounced “freem”) is a Northwest and European inspired brewery and tasting room in Hood River, OR. Founded in 2012, pFriem has experienced incredible growth in the past nine & half years and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions. Best known for artisanal beers influenced by the great brewers of Europe while staying true to
homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest, pFriem craft beers are unmistakably unique in both flavor and balance.
Visit pFriem online at www.pfriembeer.com, or onsite daily at 707 Portway Ave., Suite 101, Hood River, OR 97031
Bright copper with a bright white foamy head. Aromas of toasted bread, a kiss of malt, accompanied by fresh toffee. Smooth full flavors of caramel and nuttiness. Finishes crisp with a touch of sweetness.